General Information
Revision date
2013-11-01
Product name
ResMart Ultra POM
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Plastics
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Human implantable articles
supplier name
ResMart LLC
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Company Information
company name
ResMart LLC
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Polyoxymethylene can generate formaldehyde gas during melting and residing in the cylinder of the molding, extruding or other processing machine and during combustion and drying.
Hazard statements
Health 0 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 PPI A Effects of Overexposure Ingestion: Not a probable route of exposure Skin: Pellets are not likely to cause irritation. Contact with molten material may cause thermal burns. Processing fumes may cause irritation. Eyes: Solid/dust may cause irritation due to mechanical action. Processing fumes may cause a burning sensation and tearing of the eye. Inhalation: Formaldehyde, which may be released if overheated, may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. An irritating odor may be noted.
Potential chronic health
Formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, and has been listed as a potential carcinogen by OSHA, ACGIH, IARC, and NTP. Formaldehyde should not pose a risk if exposures are kept below permissible limits.
